With a Retina display, solid state hard drive, improved speakers, microphones and fan, MacBook Pro computers put plenty of strain on their batteries. The question is, How can we keep the battery healthy? “I’ve read in some places newer batteries don’t need to be periodically discharged to zero, I’ve heard that you shouldn’t have the power […]
How to treat your batteries better
Our first Advanced Computers newsletter for this year looks at the batteries in our cellphones and laptops and includes 6 tips to keep your battery healthy. Our latest newsletter can be enjoyed via the following link: http://eepurl.com/cx1vOr There are some myths out there about how to treat the batteries in our cellphones and laptops. Many […]
Our November news…
Advanced Computers We have a new newsletter out. This one is packed with advice about how to stay safe online and you can read it here: http://eepurl.com/coHJaj . Here’s the text, anyway… Stay Safe Online – Improve Your Internet Habits Today What do your online habits say about you? Here are four ways to make […]
Solid state is great – but you’ve still got to back up your data
SSD Drives are truly amazing and they offer the greatest return on investment when it comes to performance. We recommend SSD drives to everyone who cares about fast performance and wants to minimise boot time. However, data recovery is a concern with SSD drives. If your computer dies then you should be able to simply […]
Windows 10 Upgraded: 10 top tips
Windows 10 has had an upgrade as it reaches its first birthday. The operating system is described as… Being the best ever for gaming Possessing the most comprehensive security features of any Windows OS Windows Hello biometric sign-in revolutionises personal security Microsoft Edge makes browsing as personal as responsive as Google Chrome Here are ten tips […]
August update – Go solid state and save!
Don’t let your hard drive slow you down Solid state drives are described by PC World as “the best single thing you can do for your PC.” A solid state drive (SSD) is the opposite of electromechanical devices such as hard drives which have moving parts. A hard disk drive (also known as a Serial Advanced […]
Dust: clean it with care
What do PCs and Macs have in common? We see inside PCs, pads and pods on a daily basis and we’ve discovered what they have in common is dust. You may be one of many people who spend hours in front of a glowing screen and warm hardware each day, scratching your skin. It’s inevitable, […]
Advanced Computers and Result IT are now Microsoft Authorised Education Partners
What is the significance of ACL and Result IT joining the AEP programme? Advanced Computers and our sister company Result IT are now a Microsoft authorised education reseller. This means we can get software into schools for cheaper than ever. The Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP) programme allows us to sell products to qualified educational users […]
The Cloud Storage Question: Public or Private?
Three approaches to finding the perfect online storage system for your data and applications are the private cloud, the public cloud, and a hybrid combination. They each have their pros and cons. Private cloud delivers security and control The private cloud’s prime advantage is safety because businesses can securely maintain an internal network. Private cloud storage […]
Fix your damaged Mac – $20 off
If you’re receiving the Steve Jobs Screen of Death, it’s not the end of the world. In fact, it could be the start of something beautiful. Ring 0800 MAC FIX, arrange for your Mac to get repaired, and if you need an insurance inspection report on the same day, we can easily do that for […]